Today’s workout: Wall push-up can be done anytime, anywhere

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Sep 1, 2017 at 11:49 AM

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With our summer and free time winding down, you may be getting those last-minute vacations or trips out of the way. It can be hard to keep your fitness regimen regular when your surroundings and time frames change because of traveling.

But that doesn’t mean you should skip it all together.

You just need to improvise and be a little more creative (and flexible) with your moves.

Our move today is a triceps wall push-up, and all you’ll need is a wall, simple.

This move will be working your triceps and chest. And keep in mind, this move doesn’t have to be limited to vacation, it’s a great move to add into any upper body workout, especially if you have any restrictions, such as lying on the floor or weight bearing exercises.

Begin this move by standing, facing a wall. Place your feet about hip-width apart for balance, and step back from the wall far enough so you will have a slight lean toward it.

Place both hands on the wall at least shoulder width apart or slightly closer. Keep the elbows facing the floor and when pressed into the wall, the arms will be tucked closely to your sides.

Once you are in position, begin to lean the upper body toward the wall, tightening the core and focusing on the chest and triceps. Lean as far into the wall as you can effectively push yourself back to the start. This is very similar to doing a close grip push-up on the floor, so picture your body positioning like so.

Shoot for at least 10 presses with a small break in between for at least three to five sets. If you want to intensify the presses, step back farther from the wall; if you need to decrease the intensity, step closer.

These are great when your surroundings are unfamiliar because they can be done anywhere. But they are also just as good for anyone with restrictions.

Happy pressing!

— Marlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA in Lakeland, Florida, can be reached at faluvzpa@msn.